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COA Minutes June 2015
Minutes of the Lexington COA Board Meeting, June 3,2015
Board Attendees:
Nancy Adler, Bette Borghesani, Ellen Cameron, Camille
Goodwin, Sophia Ho, Marion Kilson, Rich McDonough, Barbara Rediker,
Julie Ann Shapiro
Staff:
Kelly Axtell, Sheila Butts, Hemali Patel, and Charlotte Rodgers
Public Comments-
None
Review May Minutes:
The Minutes of the May Board Meeting were
unanimously accepted.
Staff Reports and Updates:
This was our last meeting after 32 years at the Temporary Senior Center.
Charlotte Rodgers
: Press release regarding moving into the Community
Center will be released to the media. Important dates are listed on the
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Moving Schedule Handout. The Senior Center will be closed June 16 at the
end of the day. Senior Center moves June 22rd with the front door open June
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24 2015. Programing and Drop in will be up and running July 6 2015.
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Last Bingo and fitness class at current senior center is June 6 2015. Pool,
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Ping Pong, Coffee etc. ends June 12 2015. Human Services and Veteran
services will be working and available for walk ins as needed. The new
phone number is 781-861-0194. 50% drop off in numbers of seniors using
the center in the months of July and August. Meals on Wheels will continue
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during transition at a church. Will resume at CC July 6 2015.
Sheila Butts:
Vending machines, ping-pong and delivery of cardio
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equipment is June 15-16, and may not be able to see everything in place till
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June 24 2015. Furniture may not be there. Will be looking for many
volunteers for a variety of roles in the Community Center in the future.
Discussed issues with new kitchen.
Kelly Axtel:
AARP statistics- 100 clients came to Cary Library and one
home visit for tax help. 90 were filed and 10 came in for help. Very
successful and maybe more help available when in our new center.
Hemali Patel:
Basic programs are on hold till the move takes place. Drop in
classes are still available. Programs for August are being planned- ice cream
social, BBQ, trip to Martha’s Vineyard and movie night for families. A two-
page newsletter will be distributed for July and August.
Discussion of how the COA advocates: Ellen Cameron
mentioned we
need to be accountable and maybe email reminders are needed for extra
Nancy Adler
volunteer opportunity reminders. reminded us to look at our
roles as Board Members. We are not just Senior based but now entire
Julie Ann Shapiro
community, so how do we see our role change? stated
the need to be more visible. To help, encourage participation, assist with the
transition and continue communication with seniors at the new center.
Discussed Meet and Greet Coffees prior to Board Meetings. Be more present
at the Community Center. Have Nametags for Board Members. A senior
suggestion memo board. Set up 4 different Special meetings in September-
Bette, Camille,
one each week. A subcommittee has been formed with
Barbara, Marion and Ellen.
Others are welcome to join in as well. To have
maps and tours available once we move in to the new Community Center.
Board approval of goals to send Selectman
reviewed, discussed and
approved.
Nominating Committee: Julie Ann Shapiro
we all need to look out to
future Board Members. We are looking for a Secretary and also to think
Ellen Cameron
about our current officer positions: brought up the future
changes in Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary positions.
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Next Meeting will be August 5 2015 at the New Community Center
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellen Cameron
Temporary Secretary